10 Questions You Need to Ask Your Contractor Before You Hire Them

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10 Questions You Need to Ask Your Contractor Before You Hire Them Author:  Jamie Milam Date: January 9, 2026 Hiring the right contractor for a large project can mean the difference between a successful remodeling project and a nightmare. The contractor is responsible for hiring the best tradesmen, budgeting, ordering raw materials, timing, and much…

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Selling Your First Home – 5 Things You May Not Know

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Selling Your First Home 5 Things You May Not Know Author:    Jamie Milam, Realtor® and Certified Divorce Specialist® Date:        August 12, 2024 Selling your first home is an exciting journey that comes with its unique set of challenges and learning curves. Sure, HGTV makes it look easy, but there are lots…

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Dollars and Cents: Understanding Marital Interest and Equitable Distribution During Divorce

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Dollars and Cents: Understanding Marital Interest and Equitable Distribution During Divorce There are many things to expect during divorce: big emotions, new routines, and a whole bunch of post-divorce “firsts” you didn’t expect. But one less-anticipated, but equally important, aspect of navigating divorce is splitting your assets. The excuses to ignore this important topic are already…

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Selling Your Home in a Divorce: 3 Key Areas to Determine Your Next Steps

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Selling Your Home in a Divorce 3 Key Areas to Determine Your Next Steps Author:   Jamie Milam, Realtor® & Certified Divorce Specialist® Date:       April 24, 2024 Divorce impacts millions of Americans a year. So if you are experiencing divorce, know that you’re not alone in asking big questions like: What’s next? Where do…

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5 Common Seller Mistakes: What Not To Do When Selling Your House

5 Common Seller Mistakes: What Not To Do When Selling Your House So it’s time to sell your house. Perhaps you’re upgrading to something bigger, found a job in a new city, or simply want a change of scenery. No matter your reasons for selling, it’s no small job. From finding the right Realtor®, managing…

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What to Update When Selling Your Home (and what not to do!)

What to Update When Selling Your Home (and what not to!) In the dynamic world of real estate, preparing your home for sale is a nuanced process, a careful intertwining of preserving your home’s charm while aligning it with current trends and buyer preferences. Determining what to update and what to maintain requires a delicate…

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